Richard Hooker and Reformed Theology

A Study of Reason, Will, and Grace

Nigel Voak

Takes a radical angle on the recent controversy concerning the overall nature of Hooker's theology, arguing against the increasingly popular revisionist view that Hooker was a thoroughly Reformed theologian

Adopts a rigorous approach to Hooker's theology, looking at his basic philosophical principles and the full range of his varied literary output

Richard Hooker and Reformed Theology

A Study of Reason, Will, and Grace

Nigel Voak

Description

Richard Hooker (1554-1600) is one of the greatest theologians of the Church of England. In the light of fierce recent debate, this book argues vigorously against the new orthodoxy that Hooker was a Reformed or Calvinist theologian. In so doing it considers such central religious questions as human freedom, original sin, whether people can deserve salvation, and the nature of religious authority.

Richard Hooker and Reformed Theology

A Study of Reason, Will, and Grace

Nigel Voak

Table of Contents

Part I. Reason and Will 1. Philosophy of Mind2. Philosophy of Action: Defective Action and Belief-formationPart II. Reason, Will, and Grace 3. Reason, Will, and Common Grace4. Reason, Will, and the Graces of Sanctification and Justification5. Reason, Will, and Grace in the Late Works

Author Information

Richard Hooker and Reformed Theology

A Study of Reason, Will, and Grace

Nigel Voak

Reviews and Awards

"Voak has made an exciting contribution to the interpretation of Richard Hooker's philosophical insights. Splendid, even brilliant formulations. Voak's work will stimulate further Hooker research." --Religious Studies Review

"Voak's volume analyzes the key issues related to Hooker's understanding of reason, common grace, special grace, justification and sanctification...it is an important addition to the literature both on Hooker and the Elizabethan and Jacobean churches." --The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology

"An important addition to the body of Hooker studies. Voak provides original, detailed analysis and a deeper understanding of many aspects of Hooker's theology, anthropology, and soteriology."--Renaissance Quarterly

"Voak has claimed new ground ... an excellent and well-crafted book... will set the agenda for some lively discussion."--ATR/86:26